2.+Planning+and+Preparation

**2. Planning and Preparation ** **//Planning //**


 * a. Knowledge gaining **: Students will gain knowledge of the plant photosynthesis and reproduction systems by gathering information from websites using several different approaches. First, students will watch a short video introducing the topic, ([] ). Next, students will visit a kid-friendly informational web site which will allow them to learn basic information and make a connection within the materials provided (http://www.biology4kids.com/files/plants_man.html and [], ). Also, students will use an informational web site to start gathering data based on the topic each group is given. Finally, students will work in groups to discuss what they have learned.
 * b. Knowledge organizing: ** Students will work individually and in groups to organize information. First, students will work individually using their Science book to look up information on photosynthesis and post their questions and findings in a class blog. Next, students in their groups will research and organize the important information they find on their topic with a graphic organizer using Kidspiration. Lastly, students will work individually to organize their thoughts on the learning process they used to complete these activities by sharing information through Facebook.
 * c. Knowledge sharing: ** Students will share their work in a variety of ways. Each group will share their questions and findings on the class blog. ( [])Students will also provide feedback on their classmates’ comments on the class blog. Students will then use the information gathered to create a Photo story 3.
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1) Teacher will go over photosynthesis videos and make sure the technology used to view it works  2) Teacher will create a classroom blog for students to access during their research <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">3) <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 14pt;">Teacher will also create a Facebook account for class <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">4) <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 14pt;">Teacher will go over technology they feel comfortable using like and will go over new technologies like Kidspiration, Facebook, blogs and Photo story 3. <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">5) <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 14pt;">Teacher will come up with classroom groups and assign each group different topics of.